Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia (1984)
13-year-old Brian has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.
Top billed cast
Madge SinclairMiss Tomas
River PhoenixBrian Ellsworth
Joaquin PhoenixRobby Ellsworth
Judy FarrellBarbara Ellsworth- Stephanie EvansKim
- Bo KaprallWalter Ellsworth
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